Intact Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:IFCZF) Given Average Rating of "Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Six research firms give Intact Financial an average recommendation of "Buy", including recent reissued ratings of "outperform" from Scotiabank and "buy" from TD Securities.
• In its most recent quarter Intact reported EPS of $3.95 and revenue of $4.39 billion, missing consensus estimates of $4.65 EPS and $5.93 billion revenue, while posting a 19.53% return on equity and an 11.79% net margin.
• The stock opened at $184.21 with a market cap of $32.67 billion and a trailing P/E of 14.00, trading near its 50‑day and 200‑day moving averages and inside a 1‑year range of $174.43–$256.31.

Shares of Intact Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:IFCZF - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Buy" by the six ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a buy recommendation.

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Scotiabank reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Intact Financial in a research report on Friday, January 30th. TD Securities reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Intact Financial in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th.

Intact Financial Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:IFCZF opened at $184.21 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $32.67 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.00. Intact Financial has a 1 year low of $174.43 and a 1 year high of $256.31. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $186.56 and its 200 day simple moving average is $192.77.

Intact Financial (OTCMKTS:IFCZF - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $3.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.65 by ($0.70). The company had revenue of $4.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.93 billion. Intact Financial had a return on equity of 19.53% and a net margin of 11.79%.

About Intact Financial

Intact Financial Corporation is a leading Canadian property and casualty insurance provider offering a broad range of personal and commercial insurance products and services. Its primary operations in Canada are conducted through Intact Insurance and belairdirect, while its specialty insurance business in the United States operates under the OneBeacon Insurance Group brand. The company’s portfolio includes coverage for auto, home, commercial property and casualty, specialty lines, and accident and health, supported by risk management and claims solutions tailored to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporate clients.

Tracing its origins to the Halifax Fire Insurance Association founded in 1809, Intact Financial has expanded through a series of strategic mergers and acquisitions.

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